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VOICES OF TUALATIN DAUGHTERS
DAR has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. First of all memories of my mother and her appreciation for our organization is where I got my patriotic and sociable start. She was a founding member of our Tualatin chapter. Most recently I had the joy of welcoming my daughter into our Chapter. In between there have been many opportunities to grow and appreciate the DAR's emphasis on God, family, and country. Our monthly meeting with interesting and accomplished ladies, our scholarship and aid to veterans, contributions to Newell House, and historic Mother's Cabin are so worthwhile, and let's not forget our fun participation in the annual Fourth of July Lake Oswego Parade! It's an honor to be an American whose patriot aided in the Revolutionary War so that we could become one Nation, under God: The United States of America. Hooray for the Red, White, and Blue. - Patty
DAR has been a way to honor my ancestors, those 23 men who were committed to the ideas of freedom, liberty, and other similar ideals for everyone. Also, it's a way for me to give back to America by donating time and needed items to the veterans as a way of thanking them for their service. When I started the process to join DAR, I only knew that both my grandmother and great-grandmother joined, and I wanted to join as a way of honoring them. I hope that I have, and that if they were alive today, they would be proud of me. ~ Toby
My great-great grandmother began her DAR application in the late 1800s, which would have made her among the first members. Unfortunately, the application was left incomplete. Using a copy of her handwritten application that was stored in an attic box for decades, our chapter registrar helped compile the documentation needed for my DAR membership. After over 100 years of my great-great grandmother beginning the process, I became the first member of my family to proudly join the DAR. ~ Jessica
DAR has meant a connection to my mom, sister, and daughter. I have made many great friendships through our emphasis on education, preservation, and our love of Oregon. Other women might want to join to become involved in community and work with other women through our DAR projects. This is a grassroots organization, room for many to become involved and lead. My journey began through my mother's involvement. Once I found the Champoeg Museum, I found my niche with school tours, being a docent, and preservation of our history. ~ Marilyn
My journey to becoming a member of the DAR all started from this family booklet my paternal great-great grandmother put together for my aunt. About twenty years ago when I became interested in my family history my dad gave me a copy of the booklet. There weren’t any dates, but what she did have were the names of the husband and wives, their children and the name of the person they married. She started with her family and had it all the way back to the 1700s. She documented the relative who served in the Revolutionary War and a list of the various regiments he served in. I always wanted to join the DAR. I was so excited to find that I did have a relative who served in the Revolutionary War and fought for our freedom. It was because of all her hard work that it made it fairly easy for me to complete my application when I decided to join. I always felt that one of the reasons she went to all the work of putting this booklet together was hoping my aunt would join the DAR or if not her some other family member. The day I was sworn in I felt her smiling down on me and saying, “I finally have a member of my family in the DAR.” ~ Joleen
DAR has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. First of all memories of my mother and her appreciation for our organization is where I got my patriotic and sociable start. She was a founding member of our Tualatin chapter. Most recently I had the joy of welcoming my daughter into our Chapter. In between there have been many opportunities to grow and appreciate the DAR's emphasis on God, family, and country. Our monthly meeting with interesting and accomplished ladies, our scholarship and aid to veterans, contributions to Newell House, and historic Mother's Cabin are so worthwhile, and let's not forget our fun participation in the annual Fourth of July Lake Oswego Parade! It's an honor to be an American whose patriot aided in the Revolutionary War so that we could become one Nation, under God: The United States of America. Hooray for the Red, White, and Blue. - Patty
DAR has been a way to honor my ancestors, those 23 men who were committed to the ideas of freedom, liberty, and other similar ideals for everyone. Also, it's a way for me to give back to America by donating time and needed items to the veterans as a way of thanking them for their service. When I started the process to join DAR, I only knew that both my grandmother and great-grandmother joined, and I wanted to join as a way of honoring them. I hope that I have, and that if they were alive today, they would be proud of me. ~ Toby
My great-great grandmother began her DAR application in the late 1800s, which would have made her among the first members. Unfortunately, the application was left incomplete. Using a copy of her handwritten application that was stored in an attic box for decades, our chapter registrar helped compile the documentation needed for my DAR membership. After over 100 years of my great-great grandmother beginning the process, I became the first member of my family to proudly join the DAR. ~ Jessica
DAR has meant a connection to my mom, sister, and daughter. I have made many great friendships through our emphasis on education, preservation, and our love of Oregon. Other women might want to join to become involved in community and work with other women through our DAR projects. This is a grassroots organization, room for many to become involved and lead. My journey began through my mother's involvement. Once I found the Champoeg Museum, I found my niche with school tours, being a docent, and preservation of our history. ~ Marilyn
My journey to becoming a member of the DAR all started from this family booklet my paternal great-great grandmother put together for my aunt. About twenty years ago when I became interested in my family history my dad gave me a copy of the booklet. There weren’t any dates, but what she did have were the names of the husband and wives, their children and the name of the person they married. She started with her family and had it all the way back to the 1700s. She documented the relative who served in the Revolutionary War and a list of the various regiments he served in. I always wanted to join the DAR. I was so excited to find that I did have a relative who served in the Revolutionary War and fought for our freedom. It was because of all her hard work that it made it fairly easy for me to complete my application when I decided to join. I always felt that one of the reasons she went to all the work of putting this booklet together was hoping my aunt would join the DAR or if not her some other family member. The day I was sworn in I felt her smiling down on me and saying, “I finally have a member of my family in the DAR.” ~ Joleen
